The Sr Systems Engineer position at Amazon Prime Air focuses on developing certification strategies for drone delivery systems. The role requires collaboration with software developers and engineering teams to ensure compliance with safety and performance requirements. Candidates should possess strong technical and analytical skills, along with the ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical audiences. This position offers an opportunity to drive innovation in an iterative environment while solving complex delivery challenges.

• Bachelor's Degree in aerospace, engineering, mathematics, or a related field
• 8+ years of professional development experience in a DO-178C environment
• Familiarity with at least one software language such as C++
• Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field is preferred
• Experience in professional software development
• Experience leading teams that deliver DO-178C certified software

• Develop optimal certification strategy tailored to Prime Air's unique drone delivery system
• Design and execute comprehensive test strategies that demonstrate compliance with safety and performance requirements
• Bridge engineering teams, quality assurance, program management, and certification authorities on certification strategy
• Ensure development processes and documentation meet regulatory requirements and prepare for certification audits
• Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences, including senior leadership
• Collect requirements, describe software product features, and technical designs while communicating with users and other technical teams
• Manage ambiguity, prioritize needs, and deliver measurable results in an agile environment

• Employees at Amazon are often offered comprehensive health benefits—including multiple medical plan options (no pre-existing condition exclusions, 100% covered in-network preventive care), dental and vision plans, a 24/7 medical advice line from day one, expert second-opinion services, and broad mental-health support with several free counseling sessions (including pediatric). Financial wellness typically includes a 401(k) with company match (up to 2%), Restricted Stock Units (equity), FSAs, an emergency savings program, product and partner discounts, and even college-savings and home-purchase programs. Overall, the package is designed to support employees and their families’ health, finances, and day-to-day life.